Saturday, October 25, 2008

Immediate Income for Pastors by Performing Weddings

By Dr. Kelly Carr

Are you a minister or pastor and find that you have stretched yourself so thin and that money is very tight? Do you think that you should go out into the work force and get a regular job so that you will have enough money on the table to get the bare necessities for your family? Yes, that's an idea, but pastoring is a full-time job that carries with it many responsibilities.

If you would truly like to lift the burden off your family and make more money, then perhaps you should consider the amazing potential that a wedding ministry income would bring to you. Imagine what you could do with an extra $5,000 - $10,000 cash. Would you take your family on vacation? Would you get a new car? Would you buy your wife a new ring? Would you invest in Seminary? Send a child to college?

Yes, you definitely do deserve a raise. Rather than wait for someone else to drop the money in your hand, why not give it to yourself? By becoming active in the wedding ministry, you will be able to use the skills, training, position, and credentials that you already have to provide an invaluable resource that many people are seeking.

At this very moment, there are people who are either sifting through the Yellow Pages or surfing the Internet looking for YOU! You will learn how to connect-the-dots with the wedding industry and you will gain the knowhow and resources to connect with people who are looking for a minister or pastor to perform their marriage ceremony. You will then be able to finally begin to make the money that you deserve.

Did you realize that the average wedding of today now totals about $28,000? There are many players that go into making a successful wedding - wedding professionals, parents, step-parents, musicians, wedding planners, audio and video techs, wedding coordinators, D.J.'s, bakers for the wedding cake, photographers and everyone who is involved in a wedding or the rehearsal. This all translates into money for you since without you present to perform the wedding there would be no wedding at all!

There are many ways to get started, however, the fastest and best way is to find a mentor who has already been successful and be mentored. There are certain requirements. You must be able to speak in front of a crowd. You must have a beautiful wedding ceremony that is flexible and adaptable. You will need to have a ready made collection of the most popular wedding readings and several different versions of wedding vows and ring vows. You must know how to interview couples and how to land the job. You will also need to know how to publicize your new wedding ministry. It is easier than you think if you learn the simple secret that makes people successful here. If you follow this simple system the real problem will be that you will be asked to do more weddings than you have time to do and will be turning people down. One blessing is that you will be meeting and helping so many young families.

First, you have to learn how to do a weddings. After you learn how to do weddings by practicing and performing a few, you will be set. If you have already performed some weddings then you just need to learn how to get started. Starting a wedding ministry business is not difficult, but you must learn to communicate with couples, families, coordinators, D J's, and learn how to lead rehearsals. Some resources like the Wedding Income Toolkit give you all the tools you need for a quick and easy cash flow. The potential for ministry is also not to be underrated as you meet young families in your own community. Your family will be very proud to see you bringing home that extra money and you will also feel that sense of accomplishment.

Hopefully, this has helped you in some small way to get your feet wet in the wedding industry. You are a very important player in the wedding ceremony, and you will be richly rewarded for your talent in this area. There is no time like the present to begin making the money you deserve and feel good about yourself at the same time. - 15478

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